Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Back Market vs GEEKOM
Where Back Market and GEEKOM differ
| Compare |  Back Market |  GEEKOM |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $138Lower | $219 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 yearsHigher |
| Most memory (GB) | 32 | 256Higher |
| Markets | AU, AT, BE, FI, FR, DE, GR, IE, IT, NL, PT, SK, ES, SE, GB, JP, US | US, GB, DE, FR, ES, IT, AU, CA, JP |
| Build to order | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Return window (30 days).
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Key differences
- GEEKOM scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.0.
- Price from is lower at Back Market: $138 vs $219.
- Warranty is higher at GEEKOM: 3 years vs 1 year.
- Most memory (GB) is higher at GEEKOM: 256 vs 32.
- Support channels: only Back Market offers Chat.
- Support channels: only GEEKOM offers Community.
- Founded is lower at GEEKOM: 2003 vs 2014.
- Back Market is available in 15 more countries.
- Products: only Back Market offers Refurbished phones, Refurbished laptops, Refurbished tablets.
- Products: only GEEKOM offers Mini pc, Laptop.
Our verdict on each
Back Market
Back Market suits buyers who want a broad refurbished catalogue rather than new stock, with a 30 days return window behind every order. Trade in and an extended warranty soften the outlay, but click and collect is not offered, so the fit is shoppers ready to wait for delivery.
GEEKOM
GEEKOM suits buyers who want a small computer that starts cheap and stays covered for years. Entry pricing begins at $219 and the warranty runs to 3 years, a longer cover than most brands in the laptops and mini PC rankings manage. Budget goes further here.
Score breakdown
| Area | Back Market | GEEKOM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5Prices start at $138 and the free delivery threshold sits at $0, so delivery adds nothing to a small order. | 9.5Entry price of $219 keeps the cost score high, and 3 years of cover adds value no extra fee accounts for. |
| Offer | 8.9Catalogue spans computers, phones and audio and refurbished phones, refurbished laptops and refurbished tablets, with an extended warranty and trade in both on offer. | 9.3HigherBuild to order is yes, 256 GB of memory is available, and 30 days of returns give the offer score its weight. |
| Trust | 8.2Returns run 30 days, standard cover is 1 year on laptops, and support runs on chat, email and help centre. | 9.1HigherA 3 years warranty and support on email, help centre and community support the trust score. |
How the counts compare
| Fact | Back Market | GEEKOM |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $138 | $219 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |
| Return window | 30 days | 30 days |
| Most memory (GB) | 32 | 256 |
How they place
| Ranking | Back Market | GEEKOM |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop brands | 36 of 78 | 3 of 78 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Back Market | GEEKOM |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Refurbished phones, Refurbished laptops, Refurbished tablets, Foldables | Mini pc, Laptop |
| Operating systems | iOS, Android | Windows, Linux |
| Graphics | Apple | Amd, Intel |
| Legal entity | Back Market, Inc. | Shenzhen Geekom Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Headquarters | United States | China |
| Founded | 2014 | 2003Lower |
| Support channels | Chat, Email, Help centre | Email, Help centre, Community |
Phones
| Fact | Back Market | GEEKOM |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 12 months | Not confirmed |
| Condition grades | Like new, Excellent, Good, Fair | Not confirmed |
| Minimum battery health | 80% | Not confirmed |
| Trade-in | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Unlocked phones | Yes | Not confirmed |
Gaming gear
| Fact | Back Market | GEEKOM |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Playstation, Switch, Standalone | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Back Market | GEEKOM | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $138lowest quarter | $219below the median | $391.50 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 3 yearsabove the median | 2 years |
| Return window | 30 daysat the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Most memory (GB) | 32below the median | 256highest quarter | 64 |
Median across 45 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Back Market
Pros
- On return days the store ranks 3 of 80, with 30 days to change your mind on any order.
- Trade in is offered, so an older handset or laptop can offset part of what a replacement costs.
- An extended warranty is available on top of standard cover, useful on refurbished hardware where faults surface early.
Cons
- Click and collect is not offered, so every order waits on delivery rather than a counter.
- Phone support is not among its support channels (chat, email and help centre), so help arrives in writing or in a chat window.
- Standard cover is 12 months on phones and 1 year on laptops, so anything longer sits with the paid extended warranty.
GEEKOM
Pros
- Price starts at $219, among the lower entry points in the 34 brands ranked on price from.
- A warranty of 3 years places it at 1 of 34 brands ranked on warranty length.
- Build to order is yes, so memory and storage choices fit the machine you actually need.
Cons
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, with no live phone or chat line listed.
- Graphics come from amd and intel, so buyers wanting dedicated gaming cards will look elsewhere.
- Product types are mini pc and laptop, with no full-size desktop towers in the range.
Who each suits
Back Market
Who it suits
- Shoppers replacing a phone, laptop or tablet who want refurbished hardware without new retail pricing.
- Households spread across AU, AT and BE who would rather take one delivery than make a store visit.
- Buyers with an older device in a drawer, since trade in is offered and can cut what a replacement costs.
Who should look elsewhere
- Cameras and televisions: Akkuk.hu and Banggood both list tv and camera categories, which sit outside this range.
- Audio and gaming specialists: JBL lists audio, gaming and refurbished, so a tighter focus fits a shopping list built around sound and consoles.
GEEKOM
Who it suits
- Shoppers who want a compact computer that still carries a 3 years warranty.
- Linux users and tinkerers, since GEEKOM ships Windows and Linux alongside Windows.
- First-time PC buyers who prefer a 30 days returns window to try a machine at home.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want a phone line, since GEEKOM lists email, help centre and community as its support routes.
- People shopping for full towers or gaming laptops, as its mini pc and laptop cover smaller formats.
- Shoppers who need NVIDIA graphics, since amd and intel covers the other major names.
Country by country
| Country | Back Market | GEEKOM |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Finland | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
| Greece | Yes | No |
8 of 18 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Back Market
How long do I have to return a device?+
Returns run 30 days from delivery, and that window covers refurbished hardware as well as the usual reasons for sending something back. Standard cover is 12 months on phones, with an extended warranty available for a longer term. Click and collect is not offered, so a return is a shipped journey rather than a walk in.
What condition will my device be in?+
Devices are graded across like new, excellent and good, so the cosmetic standard is yours to choose. Batteries start at 80% health, which is the part most likely to drive a replacement later and the easiest figure to compare across sellers. Read the grade and the battery health before paying, since the two shape the price gap.
GEEKOM
How much does a GEEKOM computer cost to start with?+
The cheapest machine starts at $219, and the entry point is among the lowest in the brands ranked on price from. GEEKOM places at 17 of 34 on that measure. Because builds are made to order, the price you pay follows the memory and storage you choose.
How long is the GEEKOM warranty?+
Cover runs 3 years, which places GEEKOM at 1 of 34 brands ranked on warranty length. Most of those brands sit at the lower end of the scale, so this is a longer commitment than the field offers. It applies across the mini PC and laptop range.